Sanitation Technician I

Cargill • Big Lake Township, MN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Sanitation Technician I, you will prepare equipment and production areas for daily operations in a food production facility. You will use approved cleaning methods, tools, and chemicals to support food safety, product quality, and operational readiness. The position is based in Big Lake, Minnesota, and is a full-time, third-shift role from 11:30 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. Compensation is $21.65 per hour, with a $2.00-per-hour shift differential.

The work takes place in a fast-paced food production setting that may be cold or warm. The role involves using required personal protective equipment and performing physical tasks, with or without reasonable accommodation. Overtime, weekends, and holidays may be requested.

Cargill's Food Enterprise serves food manufacturers, food service customers, and retailers with ingredients and branded products, including poultry, beef, egg, alternative protein, salt, oils, starches, sweeteners, cocoa, and chocolate. Relocation reimbursement is not included.

Requirements

• Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Ability to understand and follow safety, food safety, quality, and sanitation procedures.
• Ability to work safely with cleaning chemicals and sanitation equipment.
• Ability to work with pork products.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in food manufacturing, production, or warehouse environments.
• Experience using industrial cleaning equipment and sanitation chemicals.
• Experience disassembling, cleaning, and reassembling production equipment.
• Work history in the last 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize production equipment, processing areas, and facility spaces according to established procedures and schedules.
• Operate sanitation tools and equipment, including hot water and high-pressure cleaning systems.
• Use cleaning chemicals safely and follow established handling and storage procedures.
• Disassemble, clean, and reassemble equipment to support production readiness and sanitation standards.
• Complete sanitation records and report food safety, equipment, or workplace safety concerns to appropriate team members.
• Perform physical tasks including prolonged standing, climbing, bending, and twisting, while wearing required PPE and working in cold or warm conditions.
• Work overtime, weekends, and holidays as requested.
• Follow food safety, quality, and regulatory guidelines to maintain compliance and product integrity.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug insurance.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• 401(k) with Cargill matching contributions.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Development opportunities.
• Minnesota Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed